https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Automotive General Design Technology Guide.pdf
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
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IP Components
Door Trim
Console
Seat Back Panel
Talc-Filled PP/
TPO
Metallic
Metallic
(larger flakes - mimics paint)
Granite
Granite
(specks)
Marble
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
PP (unfilled)
Granite
Granite
(specks)
OnColor REC Colorants
(seat shields)
Marble
Upper Pillar Trim
Grab Handles
Headliner
TPO
Bright Colors
(grab handles)
Granite
(fibers - minimal pillars)
Shifter Knobs TPU
Metallic
Laser Marking
Granite
Marble
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
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Door Trim Pull Cup
Console Cupholder Bezels
Console Decorative Bezels/
Trim Rings
ABS
Metallic
(bright chromatic colors)
Metallic
Marble
Laser Marking
(pattern on metallic)
Shade Mirrors
Rearview Mirror
Overhead Console
Bin Tray
PC+ABS
Marble
Granite
Headrest Guides HDPE Metallic
Bin & Pullcup Mats
Cupholders
Overmolding
TPE
Laser Marking
Marble
Granite
Sun Visor Vanity Frame
Door Handle Bezels
Switch Bezels
Armrest Pullcup
GF PA Metallic
A/C Vent Vanes
Door Handle
Seat Handle
Carpet Clips
GF PA
Metallic
Granite
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
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Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
POM
Metallic
Metallic
Granite
Bezels
Lenses
PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent
Bezels
Lenses
ASA Light Diffusion
Exterior Badging
Exterior Mirrors
ASA
Metallic
Laser Marking
Metallic
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Solid Metal
Various Shades
Larger Flakes
LASER MARK PATTERN
on Metallic
LASER MARKING
GRANITE
Specks
GRANITE
Fibers
MARBLE
TRANSLUCENT/
TINT/FLUORESCENT
LIGHT DIFFUSION
ONCOLOR™ REC POLYMER COLORANTS
Color concentrate derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires
• Sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black
• Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black
• Available for multiple resins and custom solutions
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Luxury Closures Application Bulletin_Online.pdf
When designing with metals like aluminum,
zinc, iron, steel, and other alloys, you may face processing challenges and complexity.
Get the look and touch of metal – With grades
suitable for metalization and electroplating you can
achieve the look and feel of metal
FOR CONVERTERS
Compete in premium markets – Gravi-Tech
material’s luxury aesthetics allow plastics converters
to reach new markets by competing against
aluminum, zinc, iron, or steel and other alloys.
Utilize existing molds – Replace current ABS
solutions with low shrinkage PP grades and utilize
your existing molds
GT5200-
0013
GT7300-
0006
GT7300-
0010
PVD 2.0
GT5200-
0016
PVD 3.0
GT5200-
5025
GT7300-
5020
NATURAL FD
GT5200-
5009
BLACK SO FD
GT5200-
5044
GT5200-
5016 X2
GT7300-
5007 X1
WHITE FD
GT7300-
5003
GT5200-
5003
GRV PP-
030-IO
5068 X2
5009 X5
BLACK SO
5021
NATURAL FD
5003
BLACK FD
BLACK FD
GRV PP-
030-IO
CI GT5200-
5089
NATURAL
C GT5200-
5082 BLACK
Specific
Gravity* 2 2 2 3 1.25 1.6 1.85 2 2 2.2 2.5 2.5 3 1.20 1.90 2.2 2.50 2.50 3.0 1.20 1.20
Electroplating No Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes No Possibly Possibly Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not tested Not tested Not tested Yes Yes
Physical Vapor
Deposition
(PVD)/Vacuum
Metallization
Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly
Base
Resin PP ABS ABS PP PP ABS PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP rPP (ocean
bound) rPP (PCR)
Base
Color White Black Grey Black Natural Natural Black Beige Black White Black Black Black Black Black Natural/
Beige Black Black Black Natural Black
FDA
Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Filled Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral
Region
Produced
North
America
North
North
North
America Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Replacing%2520Metal%2520with%2520Vinyl_0.pdf
REPLACING METAL
WITH VINYL SHINES
A LIGHT ON VALUE
CASE STUDY: GEON™ M5705
OUR CUSTOMER SAVED $500,000 BY MAKING THE
SWITCH FROM METAL TO GEON VINYL MATERIALS
Because this supplier fabricates
with both metal and plastic in its operations,
the team decided to find out if converting
metal parts to plastic would be an option.
Most
importantly, the plastic light had to have
lower manufacturing costs than the painted
metal light.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gravi-Tech Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
Gravi-Tech™ Density-Modified Formulations
High-Performance Alternative to Lead and Other Traditional Metals
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites offer
a high-performance thermoplastic-based
alternative to lead and other traditional dense
metals.
Using a variety of metallic fibers and
particles, these compounds have densities
similar to traditional metals, while offering
design and processing flexibility because of the
polymer matrix, which can be extruded, molded,
calendered, or thermoformed into the final
desired shape.
Several grades
of Gravi-Tech composites used for radiation-
shielding applications provide protections similar
to traditional lead-based materials, yet these
Gravi-Tech polymer-metal composites are 37
percent lighter.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/Gravi-Tech REC - Luxury Bottle Top - Applications Snapshot.pdf
CAP PRODUCER
L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P
• A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3
• Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content
• Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials
• Continuity of supply
• Formulated a custom material with post-
consumer recycled ABS content
• Provided a more sustainable solution while
keeping comparable performance characteristics
to the prime grade previously used
• Enabled customer to produce bottle top with
weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + METALLIZATION
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S E A T P A N
• Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower
manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with
lightweight composite material
• Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts
and fasteners into a single injection molded
component, lowering costs $100k year
• Saved time and money using FEA validation
to confirm real-world performance before
building tooling
• Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to
test fit and function
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METAL REPLACEMENT + COST SAVINGS
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P
• Specific gravity of 2.2
• White color for metallic surface treatment
• Touch and feel of ceramic
• FDA compliant material
• Formulated a custom, ABS-based material
suitable for electroplating to achieve desired
weight, look, and feel of metal
• Combined material, electroplating, and
application experience and expertise to
support the process from concept to
production
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-luxury-closures-spanish.pdf
PRODUCTOR LÍDER DE
TAPONES PARA BEBIDAS
ALCOHÓLICAS
T A P O N E S D E L U J O
• Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece
aspecto y sensación metálicos
• Personalización de densidad y color
• Procesamiento sencillo
• Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA
• El metal se sustituye con un compuesto
plástico de densidad modificada para
mantener una percepción de alta calidad
• Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de
desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano,
que supera al metal porque permite hacer
coincidir el interior de la tapa con los
colores de revestimiento metalizado
• Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones
de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado
Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi-
Tech™
REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE
¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/case-study-colormatrix-impress-rpet-bottle.pdf
Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF
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PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
BOTICÁRIO
C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G
• Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help
distinguish product on the shelf
• Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable
use in rPET technology
• Brand-specified color
• Local material development support
• Achieved brighter color and more brilliant
metallic effect than alternative colorants
• Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET
bottle
• Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site
and matched to brand color standard
ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic
Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle
packaging
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?
https://www.polyone.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/impress-high-gloss-metallic-effect-colorants